‘Money in politics.’ Why is clean energy in Georgia so hard to come by?

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‘Money in politics.’ Why is clean energy in Georgia so hard to come by?

'Money in politics.' Why is clean energy in Georgia so hard to come by? The clean energy space has changed greatly over the past year, and with the onslaught of data centers coming to Georgia, many concerns have been raised about utility costs and pollution. During the Biden administration, the Inflation Reduction Act provided the largest investment in clean energy solutions in American history, but when President Donald Trump took […]

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Georgia approves first-of-its-kind ‘bring your own clean energy’ program

Georgia approves first-of-its-kind ‘bring your own clean energy’ program The Georgia Public Service Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to back a clean energy program that is the first of its kind. The commission approved the Customer Identified Resource (CIR) Program, which will allow major energy customers to generate clean energy for the grid, according to the Corporate Energy Buyers Association. The concept is known as “bring your own clean energy,” […]

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Georgia Senate fails to advance data center energy cost bill

Georgia Senate fails to advance data center energy cost bill The Georgia Senate failed to vote on a bill aimed at protecting consumers against the costs of energy infrastructure improvements for data centers. The failure happened just two days after a Senate committee watered down the initial protections of Senate Bill 34. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 9-3 to pass legislation that would require electric utilities to write contracts […]

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Jennifer Whitfield, an attorney for the Southern Environmental Law Center who’s representing Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and Southface Institute, speaks to the Public Service Commission Friday, Dec. 19, ahead of a vote on a historic expansion of Georgia Power's capacity.

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Georgia Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan

Georgia Power secures record $26.5B federal energy loan The U.S. Department of Energy granted $26.5 billion to Georgia Power and Alabama Power, representing the largest federal energy loan package ever awarded. The two companies are subsidiaries to Atlanta-based Southern Co., and the loans are to help the companies upgrade their grids for the influx of data centers. The Office of Energy Dominance Financing claims the package will save customers $7 […]

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The Georgia Public Service Commission begins its administrative session on Feb. 18. Credit: Georgia PSC Livestream.

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PSC rejects environmental groups’ bid to revisit Georgia Power expansion

PSC rejects environmental groups’ bid to revisit Georgia Power expansion The Georgia Public Service Commission denied a petition Wednesday from environmental groups to reconsider their approval of Georgia Power’s expansion. The vote was 3-2 with the two newest members of the commission voting against staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Peter Hubbard made a motion to revise the certification of certain natural gas facilities, including an expansion at Plant McIntosh, to address the […]

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State Rep. Brad Thomas, R-Holly Springs, presents House Bill 1063 to the Special Committee on Resource Management on Friday, Feb. 6. Credit: Georgia House

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Georgia lawmakers move to shield ratepayers from data center costs

Georgia lawmakers move to shield ratepayers from data center costs Affordability is the buzzword this legislative session, and Georgia lawmakers are looking to protect consumers from higher utility bills due to data centers. Georgia House Bill 1063 would require electric utilities, such as Georgia Power, to protect residential and retail electricity customers from costs related to data center construction and operation. State Rep. Brad Thomas, R-Holly Springs, told The Capitol […]

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Historic swearing-in marks Alicia Johnson’s election to Georgia PSC

Historic swearing-in marks Alicia Johnson’s election to Georgia PSC At a ceremonial swearing-in Monday, Alicia Johnson called her election a “historic milestone.” Johnson, a Chatham County resident, will become the first Black woman elected to a statewide partisan office in Georgia as she takes her place at the Public Service Commission. “I think that anybody who does something for the first time has a — you know it could be […]

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Georgia PSC approves 10,000-MW Georgia Power expansion amid protests

Georgia PSC approves 10,000-MW Georgia Power expansion amid protests Moments before the Georgia Public Service Commission voted on a historic expansion of Georgia Power’s capacity, protesters started chanting. “Nay, nay, nay, the people say nay.” After being escorted from the proceedings, the PSC unanimously voted to pass the stipulation. Georgia Power requested to add 10,000 megawatts of new power resources over the next five years mostly reliant on natural gas. […]

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PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers

PSC staff warn Georgia Power’s expansion plan could raise bills for consumers Two separate reports submitted to the Georgia Public Service Commission found that Georgia Power’s request to expand its capacity could harm consumers. Professional staff for the PSC submitted written testimony Nov. 12 that said the expansion could require $3.5 billion in new revenue by 2030, which would result in about $20 a month for the average household consumer. […]

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